Young Americans play 0-0 draw with Sweden.

MELBOURNE, Australia (Monday, January 10, 2000) -- The young United States women's soccer
team played a 0-0 tie with Sweden today in the second round of the four-nation Australia Cup.

The Americans, playing without the 20 members of last summerís Womenís World Cup
champion, put five of their eight shots on goal, while Sweden (1-0-1, 4 points, minus-2
goal differential) did not manage to put any of its six shots on frame in the defensive
struggle.

Striker Susan Bush came up empty on three good chances
to put the Americans (1-0-1, 4 points, plus-7) ahead in the second half.

"The positive sign is that the girls are still disappointed with a 0-0 draw," said U.S coach
Lauren Gregg. "Even though we didn't pull it off, I was
happy with the quality of our opportunities."

Sweden coach Marika Donanski Lyforn said her team should have capitalized on its chances in the first
half. "I knew we would meet a very good U.S. team," she said. "I think we should have made a couple of
goals in the first half -- that's what you have to do to win against any U.S. team."

In the second match, Australia (1-1, 3 points, plus-1), coming off a 2-0 loss to Sweden
in Sydney last Friday, recorded a 3-0 decision over the Czech Republic (0-2, 0 points, minus-10).

The U.S. takes on host Australia, and Sweden plays the Czech Republic in the third and
final round in Adelaide on Thursday.

"The team is really responding well to this environment," said defender
Michelle French. "Everyone is so excited just to represent
our country and all of our under-21 national team experience has been really valuable. We're all dedicated
and focused to try to beat Australia."